Certified Medical Assistant - Oklahoma City, OK

Only for registered members Oklahoma City, OK , United States

1 hour ago

$90,000 - $170,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

We are hiring 2 positions: 1 for Dr. Higley and 1 for a new physician joining our practice. · Position Summary: · Provides direct patient care and serves as a liaison between the provide and patient. Performs vitals, patient history, venipuncture, lab, referrals, and patient phon ...

Job description

We are hiring 2 positions: 1 for Dr. Higley and 1 for a new physician joining our practice.

Position Summary:

Provides direct patient care and serves as a liaison between the provide and patient. Performs vitals, patient history, venipuncture, lab, referrals, and patient phone messages as directed by the provider and/or manager. This position requires age related competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

Essential Functions:

The Medical Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Instruct the patient/caregiver in signs/symptoms of complications and home management related to the disease process as per plan of care
Documents patient status accurately and timely using EMR.
Reviews charts to ensure accuracy after each visit.
Reports and suspected abuse and refer patient/family to the appropriate health or social resource.
Performs lab tests and other procedures as assigned by the physician and/or manager.
Sterilizes equipment after a procedure is performed.
Manages a large call volume while maintaining excellent telephone etiquette
Organizes workflow to meet the needs of a patient in a timely manner.
Gathers and documents information about patient's condition, which include lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status and potential complications.
Contributes to the assessment/reassessment of the patient, which include lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status and potential complications.
Monitors for signs and symptoms relation to abnormal lab values and elevation from baseline assessments.
Participates in the development of the plan of care, to include implementation and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions which may include medication administration (exclusive of narcotics)
Participates in orientation and skilled development of new staff as assigned.
May retrieve and transport medications.

Accountability:

Reports to the practice manager.

Required Physical Demands (Subject to Reasonable Accommodation):

Keyboarding/Dexterity: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time

Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exists up to 2/3 of the time

Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull): Medium (exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects)

Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes

Seeing: Yes

Hearing: Yes

Color Acuity (Must be able to distinguish and identify colors): Yes

This position may have additional and varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements

Environmental Conditions: Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and bodily fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent
Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant Certification/registration

The ABR-OE (Assessment Based Recognition in Order Entry) or other nationally recognized credentialing allowing for electronic medical health record (EHR) order entry.
3 years as a clinic Medical Assistant in an ambulatory setting
3 years direct customer service experience
3 years telephone customer service experience preferred
Valid competency in medication and administration
Demonstration of core competencies will be completed within 90 days.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Free parking
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
Vital signs: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Preferred)
Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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